Millard Way, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2EA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF3 2EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51.5%	-1.1%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.4%	48.5%	1.1%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35%	36.8%	1.8%	37.9%	-1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	39.7%	0.5%	44.2%	-4.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.5%	9%	0.5%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	14.6%	10.8%	-3.8%	6.1%	4.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.4%	43.2%	3.8%	48.4%	-5.2%
Good health	32%	33.4%	1.4%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	18.8%	16%	-2.8%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	7.4%	5.9%	-1.5%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around WF3 2EA this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.5%	31.3%	-12.2%	18.2%	13.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	9.1%	-0.9%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	12%	-3.0%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.8%	2.3%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	20%	11.2%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	14.2%	21.8%	7.6%	33.8%	-12.0%
Other	5%	0%	-5.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.5%	3.3%	1.8%	3.1%	0.2%
Pakistani	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	3%	3.0%	2.5%	0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.0%	1.1%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96%	90.5%	-5.5%	81.4%	9.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.8%	95.6%	-2.2%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	95.6%	-2.2%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0.6%	3%	2.4%	9.8%	-6.8%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	18.3%	13.5%	4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.3%	37.2%	4.1%
Christian	47.8%	46.2%	1.6%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Millard Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millard Way was 172.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.5% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Millard Way has the 26th highest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 540th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WF3 2EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Millard Way are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Millard Way, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF3 2EA

Average Price
£344,399

Semi-Detached
£276,494

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£392,904

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Millard Way

Average Price
£340,546

Semi-Detached
£266,958

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£401,633

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£478,053

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Millard WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Millard Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-09-18	£342,411
12 Millard Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£104,000	2025-05-12	£107,590
8 Millard Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£254,000	2025-02-28	£263,525
2 Millard Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-01-11	£338,222
9 Millard Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-07-21	£274,975

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF3 2EA

Employment

WF3 2EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	62
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	14
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Education	13
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN	- not rated	8 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackgates Primary Academy Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ	- not rated	986 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackgates Primary School Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ	- not rated	1,126 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackgates Primary School Smithy Lane , Tingley WF3 1QQ	- not rated	1,126 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Ardsley Primary School Main Street , East Ardsley WF3 2BA	- not rated	1,204 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Ardsley Junior School Main Street , East Ardsley WF3 2BA	- not rated	1,204 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU	- not rated	2,097 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ	3out of 4	2,491 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodkirk High Specialist Science School Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ	- not rated	2,491 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE	- not rated	2,659 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Ring Road , Middleton LS10 4AX	3out of 4	3,047 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and St Paul RC School Sharp Lane , LS10 4QE	- not rated	3,374 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ	- not rated	1,937 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE	- not rated	2,659 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW	- not rated	3,888 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA	- not rated	4,789 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE	- not rated	4,006 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT	- not rated	4,751 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redwood Croft School Westerton Road , Tingley WF3 1NR	- not rated	356 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pinderfields Hospital School Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW	- not rated	3,617 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pinderfields Hospital PRU The Wrenthorpe Centre , Imperial Avenue WF2 0LW	3out of 4	3,696 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sunny Hill House School Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB	- not rated	3,753 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cliffe Primary School 7 Wrenthorpe Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0QB	- not rated	3,753 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
CB Imports Ltd - Coffee Shop	Country Baskets, Ardsley Mills	184 yd
Julie's Kitchen	122 Bradford Road, East Ardsley	599 yd
West Riding Small Locomotive Society	113A Bradford Road, Tingley	840 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
East And West Ardsley Social Club	Common Lane, East Ardsley	260 yd
East Ardsley Conservative Club	Chapel Street, East Ardsley	952 yd
Bedford Arms	Main Street, East Ardsley	1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
PJs Fish And Chips	215 Bradford Road, East Ardsley	72 yd
Lord Pizza	Shop Adjacent 215 Bradford Road, East Ardsley	72 yd
Sandwich Box	162A Bradford Road, Tingley	119 yd
Sun Kong Chinese Takeaway	65 Westerton Road, Tingley	142 yd
Tingley Athletic FC	Tingley Athletic Football Ground, Casson Avenue	651 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Bradford Road, East Ardsley		753 yd
Tesco	Westerton Road, Tingley		830 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Crescent Recreation Ground TINGLEY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL GROUND TINGLEY ATHLETIC FOOTBALL GROUND CASSON AVENUE	grass pitches	644 yd
East Ardsley Recreation Ground FORSYTHIA AVENUE	grass pitches	867 yd
East Ardsley United Cricket And Athletic Club ROYSTON HILL	grass pitches	1,076 yd
Blackgates Primary School SMITHY LANE	grass pitches	1,082 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.